From the desk of the FuehrerAt CIA headquarters in Langley, one of the newest artifacts in the agency’s private museum is a message from a father to his 3-year-old son — on Hitler’s personal stationery. (By Ian Shapira)

NATIONSecond U.S. loan-guarantee recipient founders Beacon was one of the first companies to get an Energy Department loan guarantee designed to jump-start innovative projects. It’s the second to file for bankruptcy. ( by Steven Mufsonand Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)

A revised strategy in Afghanistan The United States is trying to fashion an exit that will not leave Afghanistan open to civil war or the reestablishment of terrorist bases. ( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

METROAt least six shot in D.C. on Halloween Shootings include one in Georgetown near the scene of the traditional Oct. 31 revelry, according to accounts from police and witnesses. ( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

NTSB: Curbside buses more likely to crash A report by the National Transportation Safety Board says intercity buses that drop riders off at the curb instead of at a bus terminal are five times more likely to be involved in fatal accidents. ( by Ashley Halsey III , The Washington Post)

POLITICSPutting Holocaust history on display Edward “Ted” Phillips makes sure that the important history of Nazi Germany is told for the ages and that visitors understand what led to those World War II atrocities. ( by The Partnership for Public Service , The Washington Post)

Obama aims to curb drug shortages Executive order tries to alleviate growing problem without congressional action, but experts say it does not address the fundamental causes of the shortages. ( by David Nakamura and Rob Stein , The Washington Post)

From Old Fred to New Fred — and new power Rep. Fred Upton used to be the GOP’s Mr. Moderate. Now, as House Energy and Commerce Committee chairman, he has embraced his party’s anti-Obama zeal. ( by Ned Martel , The Washington Post)

A hero’s diary, now uncensored A team of experts has restored explorer David Livingstone’s diary in which he describes a massacre in 19th-century Africa. ( by Mark Schrope Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)

They’re occupying D.C., but who’s counting? How many people are actually “occupying” the District? The short answer: No one knows for sure. The longer answer: Not very many, say protesters and police officials. ( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)

South County, Westfield set to play FIELD HOCKEY | Kaylee Taillon scores twice as South County beats Fairfax in a Northern Region semifinal. The Stallions advance to face Westfield, which beat Lake Braddock. ( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)

Redskins go back to basics Coach Mike Shanahan says the team will stress performing well in practice in an attempt to turn around its fortunes. Players say they must execute better. ( by Rick Maese , The Washington Post)

Keeping Davey Johnson a no-brainer COLUMN | Why would an older-but-wiser Davey jump back into the fire? Because he had a smile on his face from the moment he got back in the dugout until the season ended. (, The Washington Post)

A home-court disadvantage ROOTING INTERESTS | After plenty of disappointing seasons, less than half of D.C.-area sports fans have a favorable view of the Washington Wizards. ( by Michael Lee and Peyton M. Craighill , The Washington Post)

A revised strategy in Afghanistan The United States is trying to fashion an exit that will not leave Afghanistan open to civil war or the reestablishment of terrorist bases. ( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

BUSINESSDebt plan for Greece to fall hardest on locals The expected 50 percent write-down in the country’s bonds may wipe out a banking system that invested heavily in the local government. ( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)

Fed considers new ways of sharing its goals Federal Reserve policymakers meeting this week are expected to debate core questions about how the Fed communicates with the public about its goals and expectations for the economy. ( by Neil Irwin , The Washington Post)

From the desk of the FuehrerAt CIA headquarters in Langley, one of the newest artifacts in the agency’s private museum is a message from a father to his 3-year-old son — on Hitler’s personal stationery. (By Ian Shapira)

NATIONSecond U.S. loan-guarantee recipient founders Beacon was one of the first companies to get an Energy Department loan guarantee designed to jump-start innovative projects. It’s the second to file for bankruptcy. ( by Steven Mufsonand Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post)

A revised strategy in Afghanistan The United States is trying to fashion an exit that will not leave Afghanistan open to civil war or the reestablishment of terrorist bases. ( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

METROAt least six shot in D.C. on Halloween Shootings include one in Georgetown near the scene of the traditional Oct. 31 revelry, according to accounts from police and witnesses. ( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post)

NTSB: Curbside buses more likely to crash A report by the National Transportation Safety Board says intercity buses that drop riders off at the curb instead of at a bus terminal are five times more likely to be involved in fatal accidents. ( by Ashley Halsey III , The Washington Post)

POLITICSPutting Holocaust history on display Edward “Ted” Phillips makes sure that the important history of Nazi Germany is told for the ages and that visitors understand what led to those World War II atrocities. ( by The Partnership for Public Service , The Washington Post)

Obama aims to curb drug shortages Executive order tries to alleviate growing problem without congressional action, but experts say it does not address the fundamental causes of the shortages. ( by David Nakamura and Rob Stein , The Washington Post)

From Old Fred to New Fred — and new power Rep. Fred Upton used to be the GOP’s Mr. Moderate. Now, as House Energy and Commerce Committee chairman, he has embraced his party’s anti-Obama zeal. ( by Ned Martel , The Washington Post)

A hero’s diary, now uncensored A team of experts has restored explorer David Livingstone’s diary in which he describes a massacre in 19th-century Africa. ( by Mark Schrope Special to The Washington Post , The Washington Post)

They’re occupying D.C., but who’s counting? How many people are actually “occupying” the District? The short answer: No one knows for sure. The longer answer: Not very many, say protesters and police officials. ( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)

South County, Westfield set to play FIELD HOCKEY | Kaylee Taillon scores twice as South County beats Fairfax in a Northern Region semifinal. The Stallions advance to face Westfield, which beat Lake Braddock. ( by Preston Williams , The Washington Post)

Redskins go back to basics Coach Mike Shanahan says the team will stress performing well in practice in an attempt to turn around its fortunes. Players say they must execute better. ( by Rick Maese , The Washington Post)

Keeping Davey Johnson a no-brainer COLUMN | Why would an older-but-wiser Davey jump back into the fire? Because he had a smile on his face from the moment he got back in the dugout until the season ended. (, The Washington Post)

A home-court disadvantage ROOTING INTERESTS | After plenty of disappointing seasons, less than half of D.C.-area sports fans have a favorable view of the Washington Wizards. ( by Michael Lee and Peyton M. Craighill , The Washington Post)

A revised strategy in Afghanistan The United States is trying to fashion an exit that will not leave Afghanistan open to civil war or the reestablishment of terrorist bases. ( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

BUSINESSDebt plan for Greece to fall hardest on locals The expected 50 percent write-down in the country’s bonds may wipe out a banking system that invested heavily in the local government. ( by Howard Schneider , The Washington Post)

Fed considers new ways of sharing its goals Federal Reserve policymakers meeting this week are expected to debate core questions about how the Fed communicates with the public about its goals and expectations for the economy. ( by Neil Irwin , The Washington Post)

September 2012

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